FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Town of Framingham has announced the details of the 2013 “Household Hazardous Waste Day” which will be held Saturday, September 28, 2013, at McCarthy Elementary, 8 Flagg Drive from 9:00am – 1:00pm, (with NO late arrivals!)
The recycling and disposal program is open to Framingham residents only, (who must show Framingham license). There is no cost for residents to participate.
ACCEPTED ITEMS:
From your house: Aerosol paint cans • Ammonia • Bleaches • Chemistry sets • Cleaners • Drain cleaners • Dry cleaning fluid • Floor cleaners • Metal polish • Oven cleaners • Mercury items (fluorescent bulbs, thermostats, button batteries)
From your yard: Cesspool cleaners • Insecticides • Pesticides • Weed killer • Fertilizers • Pool chemicals • Rodent killer
From your garage or shed: Adhesives / glues / resins • Brake and transmission fluids • De-greasers • Gasoline and kerosene • Oil-based paint • Photographic chemicals • Radiator cleaner • Rust preventative • Spray paint • Stains and sealers • Thinners / strippers / solvents • Wood preservatives
UNACCEPTABLE – DO NOT BRING:
• Ammunition • Asbestos • Bulk chemicals • Explosives • Gunpowder • Medical/ biological waste (including sharps) • PCB oils • Radioactive waste (including smoke detectors)
• Do NOT bring items collected as part of the regular program at the Framingham Recycling Center (motor oil, antifreeze, propane tanks, tires, electronics and CRT devices, fire extinguishers)
• NO LATEX PAINT – dispose of as regular trash once paint has dried completely (open the lid and add absorbent material); leave open, dried paint cans next to curbside trash or bring to the Recycling Center
These items will NOT be accepted at this event
Please follow these guidelines:
• Use the original containers and seal tightly
• Place items upright in a box in your trunk
• Drive carefully; leave pets and children at home
• Do not smoke
• Carpool to save time
• Residents should anticipate wait times during this event; your patience is appreciated.
Event Sponsored by the Town of Framingham Solid Waste Division. Questions? Contact the Solid Waste Division by phone at: (508) 532-6001, or by email to: recycling@framinghamma.gov
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